Twenty-three young women will be presented at the 46th Beaux Arts Krewe Ball Feb. 8 at the Boutwell Auditorium.The event will benefit the Birmingham Museum of Art.The 23 presentees are:Jane Austin Ault, daughter of Mr. William Allen Ault and Mrs. Francie Marrell Shuttlesworth; Lindsey Harris Badham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Percy Badham III; Beverley Waters … [Read more...]
Liberty Park Dinner Benefits Bruno Cancer Center
Friends and neighbors in the Liberty Park community gathered together on Friday, Sept. 28 to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The Teal There's a Cure benefit dinner also honored Peppi Talley and was in memory of Elliot Williams.Each year, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed throughout September with parties, dinners, races and other events. Teal, … [Read more...]
Botanical Gardens Honors Donors
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens held its annual Fall Donor Appreciation Event Nov. 1 at the Swann House owned by Daniel and Brooke Coleman.Nearly 100 donors gathered for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Birmingham landmark.Among guests were Robert and Holly de Buys, Margi Ingram, Lyle Hohnke, Zachary Westall, Brad White and Diana Slaughter.Others at … [Read more...]
Viva Vestavia Benefits Scholarships, Foundation
The 10th annual Viva Vestavia event on Nov. 1 offered a taste of Vestavia Hills restaurants’ fare and fine wines and gave those attending a chance to raise money for a deserving Vestavia Hills High School student.Members of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted as Vestavia Hills restaurants presented their signature dishes to the community at the event, … [Read more...]
UDC Chapter Starts New Season
Pelham Chapter 67 United Daughters of the Confederacy began the new season with a luncheon at Birmingham Country Club.Gloria Griggs, award-winning historical researcher, gave the program, "The Great Train Race/Robbery." She recounted an event during the War Between the States when a group of Southern railroad men thwarted an attempt by Northern raiders to steal a train, … [Read more...]